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Laboratory instruments are essential, second only to the staff who operate them. They need regular updates and skilled management to stay efficient and cost-effective.
Many labs manage their equipment in-house, which can overwhelm staff or managers who lack the necessary engineering skills or time. Managing assets internally often leads to missed maintenance, poor coordination, and a shift away from scientific goals. This disorganization wastes money, time, and effort.
To overcome these challenges, - many pharmaceutical, biotech, and manufacturing companies outsource their asset management. Outsourcing benefits not only large laboratories but any sized laboratories by providing services that fit their growth stage and budget.
Once a lab is operational, assessing the daily performance of instruments is critical. Creating plans based on these assessments helps in forming a clear
asset management strategy. All labs can benefit from
outsourcing asset management to access flexible and scalable services.
A comprehensive asset management plan covers maintaining, updating redeploying or disposing of equipment. It is essential to select equipment that fits the lab's goals, is cost-effective, and maintainable. Whether starting new or upgrading, making the right equipment choices is critical.
The service plan should address the lab's specific needs to minimize downtime. It should include full-service contracts for critical instruments and more flexible options for others.
For labs looking to expand or relocate, a comprehensive relocation management plan can lessen operational disruptions
Performing detailed assessments of lab operation workflows is vital in maintaining operations and service levels. Understanding the current operations and goals of the lab enables the creation of a maintenance program that enhances both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Managing lab assets is complex, requiring continuous updates and expert oversight.
Effective asset management
is crucial for a lab's success and its ability to introduce new products and innovations. Overbrook offers customized programs that meet these needs, ensuring labs operate at their best.